{"id":2365,"date":"2022-07-19T13:07:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T17:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2022-12-22T12:50:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T17:50:06","slug":"is-tung-oil-food-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tung Oil Food Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tung oil is one of the most commonly used natural wood finishes among woodworkers, but the question often comes up \u201cIs Tung oil food safe?\u201d If you\u2019re working on kitchen countertops, cutting boards, or other items that come into contact with food, then you\u2019ll want to be sure your wood finish isn\u2019t toxic.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The answer depends slightly on what type of product you\u2019re working with. 100% pure Tung oil is completely food safe, as it\u2019s a natural and non-toxic product. Tung oil with solvents and other chemicals added is not the same thing and is only considered food safe once it completely cures.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at Tung oil\u2019s food safety, and what you need to consider when reaching for that product labeled \u2018Tung oil\u2019 on your hardware store\u2019s shelf.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65af0a4ba0498\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65af0a4ba0498\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Different_Products_Called_Tung_Oil\" title=\"Different Products Called Tung Oil\">Different Products Called Tung Oil<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Pure_Tung_Oil\" title=\"Pure Tung Oil\">Pure Tung Oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#OilVarnish_Blends\" title=\"Oil\/Varnish Blends\">Oil\/Varnish Blends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Wiping_Varnish\" title=\"Wiping Varnish\">Wiping Varnish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Tung_Oil_Food_Safety\" title=\"Tung Oil Food Safety \">Tung Oil Food Safety <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Is_Tung_Oil_Toxic\" title=\"Is Tung Oil Toxic?\">Is Tung Oil Toxic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-tung-oil-food-safe\/#Is_Tung_Oil_Toxic_to_Animals\" title=\"Is Tung Oil Toxic to Animals?\">Is Tung Oil Toxic to Animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Products_Called_Tung_Oil\"><\/span><strong>Different Products Called Tung Oil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, there are multiple formulations sold under the \u2018Tung oil\u2019 umbrella.<\/p>\n<p>The three main types are pure Tung oil, wiping varnishes, and oil\/varnish blends.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pure_Tung_Oil\"><\/span><strong>Pure Tung Oil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pure Tung oil is all-natural and FDA-approved for food contact. It\u2019s a drying oil that provides a durable and long-lasting finish and contains no additives or metallic dryers, so it naturally takes a <a href=\"https:\/\/woodworkingclarity.com\/how-long-does-tung-oil-take-to-dry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long time to fully dry and cure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This oil may be completely natural and additive-free, but this comes at the cost of application ease. Pure Tung oil is notoriously slow and difficult to apply, as it requires 3 to 6 coats, with each one taking at least 2 to 3 days to dry.<\/p>\n<p>Tung oil also has a strong odor that some people find offensive, although this will dissipate over time as the finish dries completely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OilVarnish_Blends\"><\/span><strong>Oil\/Varnish Blends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, we have Tung oil and varnish blends. These formulations combine the rich color and protective qualities of pure Tung oil with the ease of application of typical wood varnishes. The exact formulation will depend on the specific manufacturer, but typically it will contain some form of petroleum-based solvent or mineral spirit.<\/p>\n<p>These blends will dry and cure significantly faster than pure Tung oil will,\u00a0 making them much <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-apply-tung-oil\/\">easier to apply<\/a>. However, they are not considered food safe until they are fully cured and the solvent has completely dissolved.<\/p>\n<p>While the blend is curing, the solvent will be off-gassing and will release VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can be harmful \u2013 especially to people with sensitivities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wiping_Varnish\"><\/span><strong>Wiping Varnish<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next up, we have the wiping varnish version of Tung oil. This is a formulation that contains an oil that\u2019s cooked with resins. They also contain a thinner than makes application fast and easy.<\/p>\n<p>They are similar in terms of drying times and ease of application to the oil\/varnish blends but feature one major difference. Wiping varnishes are designed to \u2018wiped on\u2019 and then left to dry, while blends will specify that they should be wiped or buffed clean after the oil is allowed to penetrate for a set period of time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tung_Oil_Food_Safety\"><\/span><strong>Tung Oil Food Safety <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to food safety, it makes sense to err on the side of caution. The good news is that Tung oil is completely safe to use once it cures completely.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA has approved the use of pure Tung oil for food contact. That means any surfaces that come in direct contact with food such as cutting boards, countertops, and dining tables can be treated safely with Tung oil.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2368\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tung-oil-finish.jpg?resize=800%2C516&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"tung oil weatherproof finish\" width=\"800\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tung-oil-finish.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tung-oil-finish.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tung-oil-finish.jpg?resize=768%2C495&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tung oil is safe to use on surfaces that come in contact with food like dining tables.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As far as pure Tung oil is concerned, it\u2019s considered completely food safe and non-toxic, while both oil\/varnish blends and wiping varnishes are considered food safe once the solvent has evaporated.<\/p>\n<p>While the oil blend is drying, it should be kept in a well-ventilated area until the solvent has evaporated, leaving a hardened protective resin. As the oil blend dries it will off-gas and emit harsh and potentially unhealthy fumes, so it\u2019s best to keep it in a workshop or shed during this process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tung_Oil_Toxic\"><\/span><strong>Is Tung Oil Toxic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tung oil is non-toxic and doesn\u2019t contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds). However, some people report reactions to contact (or even breathing vapors) with pure Tung oil.<\/p>\n<p>Tung oil blends containing polyurethane solvents are toxic and should be handled with care and used in well-ventilated areas. Once the solvent has dissolved, and the finish has cured the toxic compounds are no longer present and the surface becomes food safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Tung_Oil_Toxic_to_Animals\"><\/span><strong>Is Tung Oil Toxic to Animals?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While pure Tung oil is food-safe and non-toxic, you still don\u2019t want to be slurping it up or drinking it. For people, this is not really an issue, but dogs and cats may end up ingesting it if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n<p>Pure Tung oil is not toxic to animals but causes GI upset if ingested in large enough quantities. If you&#8217;re applying it to flooring or <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-refinish-outdoor-wood-furniture\/\">outdoor furniture<\/a>, keep pets away from the area until the finish has cured.<\/p>\n<p>You can safely apply Tung oil to dog or cat bowls and the like, just be sure they\u2019ve cured completely before using them.<\/p>\n<p>Tung oil blends containing solvents are toxic to humans as well as animals, so be extra careful with pets around while working with these blends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tung oil is one of the most commonly used natural wood finishes among woodworkers, but the question often comes up \u201cIs Tung oil food safe?\u201d If you\u2019re working on kitchen countertops, cutting boards, or other items that come into contact with food, then you\u2019ll want to be sure your wood finish isn\u2019t toxic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Tung Oil Food Safe? 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